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Who is Dr. Abu Zar, Hospitalist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. Dr. Abu Zar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Zar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Zar’s office at (401) 424-1777.
What languages does Dr. Abu Zar speak?
Dr. Abu Zar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Abu Zar typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Abu Zar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Abu Zar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Abu Zar typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar may include:
Please contact Dr. Abu Zar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abu Zar accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu Zar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 424-1777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Zar accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Abu Zar in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abu Zar's office located?
What is Dr. Abu Zar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu Zar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487215943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Zar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu Zar
What is Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar's specialty?
Dr. Abu Zar is a Hospitalist near Bronx, NY.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu Zar is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Frisco, Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Muhammad Abu Zar accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Abu Zar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu Zar's office at (401) 424-1777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Abu Zar?
Please contact Dr. Abu Zar's office at (401) 424-1777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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